7 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Singapore (2026)
Discover 7 of the best Middle Eastern restaurants in Singapore, from Lebanese mezze and Persian kebabs to modern Arabic and Levantine sharing plates.
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- Amir Wahab
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AI image by LocalRankSingapore's Middle Eastern dining scene reaches well beyond the Arab Street shophouses, from Lebanese mezze houses and Persian charcoal grills to modern Levantine kitchens in the CBD. This guide gathers nine real, currently operating Middle Eastern restaurants in Singapore, each checked against its own website or listing for cuisine, location and how it describes itself. Treat it as a shortlist to compare by cuisine, occasion and neighbourhood rather than a strict ranking.
1. Beirut Grill
Beirut Grill has served Lebanese and Middle Eastern food on historic Bussorah Street, in the shadow of Sultan Mosque, since 2009. The kitchen says it sources spices and herbs directly from Lebanon, and its menu runs to cold and hot mezze such as hummus and falafel, charcoal-grilled lamb chops, lamb kofta and mixed grill kebab platters, finished with kunefe. It occupies two floors of cosy interior plus al fresco seating, styled as a boutique Arabic-themed lounge for relaxed, sharing-style meals in the Kampong Glam quarter.
Kampong Glam
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2. Tabbouleh Lebanese Restaurant
Tabbouleh is a Lebanese restaurant a few doors along Bussorah Street in Kampong Glam, near Sultan Mosque. It leans on fresh, herb-forward Levantine cooking, and its own site points to the namesake tabbouleh salad of parsley, bulgur, tomato, lemon and olive oil, alongside fattoush, hummus and baba ganoush, plus charcoal-grilled meats for a signature smoky flavour. The setting is casual and compact, suited to mezze sharing and grilled platters, and it sits within easy walking distance of the wider Arab Street dining cluster.
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3. Shabestan
Shabestan bills itself as a finest Persian restaurant and has cooked authentic Iranian dishes at The Pier @ Robertson, on Mohamed Sultan Road by the Singapore River, since 2013. Its menu centres on more than 20 varieties of charcoal-grilled kebab, fragrant saffron rice and classic Persian stews, with signature ingredients such as saffron, pomegranate and nuts; the restaurant says it uses premium halal meats. Riverside indoor and alfresco seating makes it a comfortable choice for family gatherings and group dinners.
Robertson Quay
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4. Royal Palm Meat & Dine
Royal Palm Meat and Dine is a garden-themed Persian and Western grill inside Village Hotel Bugis, near the Arab Street quarter. The restaurant states it is MUIS halal-certified, and its Persian side runs to charcoal-grilled kebabs such as lamb kubideh, jujeh (chicken) and shish, mixed grill platters and saffron tea, with an afternoon free-flow hi-tea buffet as well. The relaxed hotel setting suits families and groups looking for Iranian grilled meats without heading to the riverside.
5. Kazbar
Kazbar is a contemporary Middle Eastern restaurant in the CBD, tucked into Capital Square on Church Street, and describes its head chef as Lebanese. The kitchen focuses on charcoal-grilled meats and vibrant mezze served in a sharing, communal style, and the bar lists handpicked Lebanese wines; vegetarian, vegan and gluten-aware options are noted as always available. Souk-inspired decor and ambient lighting set a relaxed, unhurried mood, making it a popular after-work spot for group dinners in Raffles Place.
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6. Fat Prince
Fat Prince is a modern Middle Eastern and Mediterranean restaurant on Peck Seah Street in Tanjong Pagar. It puts a contemporary spin on Arabic cooking, from hummus, kebabs and falafel to larger roast and grilled sharing plates, paired with creative cocktails built around Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavours. The restaurant describes its style as celebrating contrast, smoky and bright, rich and refreshing, modern yet rooted in tradition. Built around sharing in a vibrant setting, it suits sit-down dinners and drinks rather than a quick casual bite.
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7. Tarboush
Tarboush serves halal Arabic and Middle Eastern food across two outlets, one near Arab Street at Village Hotel Bugis and a larger venue at Orchard Rendezvous Hotel. The restaurant states it is MUIS halal-certified, and its menu of more than 60 dishes spans mezze such as hummus, charcoal-grilled mixed kebab platters, shawarma and mandi with lamb shank. The Orchard branch is a spacious, event-ready space with weekend live performances, making the group a solid choice for both casual meals and larger celebrations.
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How to choose
- Match the cuisine to your craving: Lebanese and Levantine kitchens lean on mezze, hummus and charcoal grills; Persian spots focus on saffron rice, stews and skewered kebabs; and modern Middle Eastern places rework those flavours into contemporary sharing plates.
- If you need halal, confirm it directly with the restaurant, as some here state they are MUIS halal-certified while others serve alcohol or are kosher rather than halal, and certification is granted per outlet and can change.
- Order mezze to share. Cold and hot starters such as hummus, baba ganoush, falafel and tabbouleh are built for the table, so go in a group to sample more of the spread.
- Decide on the atmosphere you want. Some venues lean into shisha, live music or a lively late-night mood, while others are quiet date-night or family settings, so check ahead if ambience matters.
- Think about group size and booking. Hotel and Holland Village venues handle larger tables and celebrations, while the compact Kampong Glam shophouses suit smaller groups, and popular spots fill up on weekends.
- Know the signatures to try: shawarma, mixed grill kebab platters, mandi or kabsa rice, Persian chelo kebab with saffron rice, and sweets such as baklava, kunefe or knafeh to finish.
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Amir Wahab is the founder and editor of LocalRank, an independent Singapore rankings and local guides publication.
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